Washington County, MO

POTOSI, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri prosecutor is seeking to vacate the conviction of a man who spent nearly two decades behind bars for the 1998 death of his mother — a crime he and others insist he did not commit. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Hedgecorth has...

A Missouri man who was recently released from the Jefferson City Correctional Center is still fighting to clear his name. Michael Politte, 38, was paroled this year after serving 23 years in prison for the murder of his mother. Politte, who was 14 at the time, was convicted of killing mother in 1998 and setting their Washington County mobile home on fire.

Valley All School Reunion was celebrated Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at the old Valley High School gym. Classes were celebrated and honored from the 1950's - 1990's. Great turnout!

The Washington County, Missouri, Prosecutor’s office Tuesday announced plans to file a motion to set-aside/vacate the judgment of second degree murder in the case of Michael Politte.

The only physical evidence that connected Michael Politte to his mother’s murder has been scientifically proven to be false.

Valley High School celebrated their 2022 Commencement Friday May 13th, 2022 in the Yount Gym. The community congratulates all the 22' graduates.

Saturday, May 14th, 2022, the Washington County Democrat Club and Committee hosted a barbecue lunch and ‘Meet the Candidates’ at the Potosi Lions Den in Potosi. The group entertained a nice size crowd and enjoyed good food and conversation along with a baked goods auction.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) — The current Washington County Prosecutor says it’s never too late for justice. He’s asking a judge to vacate the conviction of Michael Politte. “I just don’t think it was a fair trial as it turned out. I don’t blame attorneys or judges....

(Washington County) The prosecuting attorney for Washington County is moving to toss out the murder conviction of Michael Politte. He was 14 years old in 1998 when his mother’s burned body was found in their mobile home. Police quickly focused on Politte as the suspect, and he was convicted...

(Washington County, MO) One person was injured following a two vehicle accident Sunday Morning in Washington County. 70-year-old Judith F. Taylor of Bismarck was driving northbound on Route M near Scout Camp Road when she failed to yield to Deborah A. McGraw of Caledonia. McGraw's vehicle struck the front left side of Taylor's vehicle and traveled off the roadway and down a ravine. McGraw did not suffer any injuries while Taylor suffered minor injuries was taken to Washington County Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Both were wearing their seat belts.

The prosecuting attorney for eastern Missouri’s Washington County is moving to toss out the murder conviction of a 38-year-old man convicted of killing his mother. Michael Politte was 14 years old in 1998 when his mother’s burned body was found in their mobile home. Police quickly focused on Politte as the suspect, and he was convicted of his mother’s murder and sentenced to life in prison. But the lone physical evidence against him has been proven to be “scientifically false,” and Washington County prosecutor Joshua Hedgecorth is seeking a court hearing as soon as possible to have Politte’s conviction overturned.